Amentum · 2 hours ago
Component Engineer
Crane, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expAmentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies with over 100 years of excellence and commitment to ethical business. The Component Engineer will provide engineering support, advise on part selection, troubleshoot technical issues, and develop test plans while interfacing with various stakeholders.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide component engineering support to the technologist team, to include writing technical reports
Advise military programs and designers on part selection
Troubleshoot component technical issues and recommend solutions
Understand electrical test methods and techniques, radiations effects, failure analysis tools and techniques, material analysis tools and techniques
Interface with program offices, prime contractors, designers, parts manufacturers, test labs, and other government agencies
Develop and review test plan documentation
Provide complete life-cycle support of strategic systems
Participate in Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Audits, participate in Joint Electronic Devices Engineering Council (JEDEC) meetings, and perform reviews and make recommendations on Military Performance Specifications and Test Methods
Travel is required 25% of the time
The hybrid schedule requires 3 days onsite per week
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field preferably in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent
Component Engineering experience with a focus on quality and reliability standards and methods of IEEE parts
Knowledgeable or willingness to learn best design practices for IEEE parts
Basic understanding of military industry standards (MIL-STD)
Understand the different standards in regards to the type of part and has the ability to analyze the differences
Ability to communicate ideas to customers, program office, colleagues, and contractors
Understanding of Microsoft Excel with the ability to learn more complex functions
Ability to write technical reports
Understanding of basic electrical testing of IEEE parts
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance (Interim Clearance is required to start). Please note that US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Preferred
Component Engineer with a focus on quality and reliability standards and methods of IEEE parts
Experience with discrete, passive, digital, or analog devices
Knowledgeable on best design practices for IEEE parts with a focus on IC's including manufacturing processes
Understanding of the differences between military, industry, commercial, and automotive standards
Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel: Formula integration, Macros, etc
Strong understanding of electrical testing of IEEE parts with the ability to perform basic electrical benchtop testing
Active Secret Clearance
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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